Australia's Great Depression
How a nation shattered by the Great War survived the worst economic crisis it has ever faced
Joan Beaumont
Australia's Great Depression
How a nation shattered by the Great War survived the worst economic crisis it has ever faced
Joan Beaumont
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How a nation still in grief from the Great War found the courage and resilience to face a new tragedy, the Great Depression.
'By restoring the prominence of the Great Depression in public memory, Beaumont has produced an exceptional work that powerfully demonstrates we forget this at our peril.' - Joy Damousi, Sydney Morning Herald
'What distinguishes this book is an immersion in the Depression moment...outstanding history' - Benjamin Huf, Australian Book Review
'A masterpiece by one of Australia's most esteemed historians' - David Day, historian
Joan Beaumont is Professor of History at the Strategic and Defence Studies Centre, Australian National University, and author of the magisterial and multi-award winning account of Australia's experience of World War I, Broken Nation.
'By restoring the prominence of the Great Depression in public memory, Beaumont has produced an exceptional work that powerfully demonstrates we forget this at our peril.' - Joy Damousi, Sydney Morning Herald
'What distinguishes this book is an immersion in the Depression moment...outstanding history' - Benjamin Huf, Australian Book Review
'A masterpiece by one of Australia's most esteemed historians' - David Day, historian
Joan Beaumont is Professor of History at the Strategic and Defence Studies Centre, Australian National University, and author of the magisterial and multi-award winning account of Australia's experience of World War I, Broken Nation.